slab leak occurs when the pipes inside or underneath a home’s foundation begin to leak. While these leaks can seem small and insignificant at first, they can lead to significant damage and costly repairs. If left unattended, slab leaks can saturate the soil under your home, making your floors uneven and slowly sinking the building into the ground. To prevent your home from suffering such a fate, it’s important to be aware of the primary causes of slab leaks. Below, we discuss just what those are.

. Improper Construction
Perhaps the most common cause of slab leaks is improperly installed or poor-quality pipes. If your water pipes were kinked, bent, or dented in any way during installation, the affected areas could cause the pipes to leak and potentially burst because of the abrasive properties of water flowing by over time.

1. Poor Construction
Copper pipes, in particular, are at a higher risk of suffering from corrosion, since they are naturally softer and more vulnerable to the elements. In some cases, especially in older homes, a slab leak may require new pipes, rather than a repair.

2. Poor water chemistry and quality.
In addition to your water pressure, you should be keeping an eye on your water’s pH level. Water that is excessively acidic (known as “hard”) or excessively alkaline (or “soft”) can corrode pipes. You can identify acidic water by looking for blue or green stains in your bathtub, shower, or sink and a chlorine-like smell.
Leaving this sign of a slab leak unchecked could lead to potentially irreversible water damage. The normal pH of water should be between 6.5 and 8.5.
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